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BBA Judicial Internship Program - More than Just a Summer Job

The Diversity & Inclusion Section’s Summer
Judicial interns are fully immersed in what has been a very busy summer.
Currently in its second year, the program offers diverse first year law students
the opportunity to work directly with a judge, observe courtroom proceedings,
enhance their legal research and writing skills while building meaningful
connections within the legal community. The BBA’s 24 Judicial Interns are
spending their summers alongside judges in the Boston Municipal Courts, District
Courts and Probate & Family Courts, but that’s not all the program has to
offer.

In addition to their work in the courts, interns participate in weekly
professional networking luncheons held at the BBA where they have been
introduced to practitioners from various corners of the profession.

According to Matt LaMonaca, of Boston College Law School:

“The lunch meetings have been a good way to learn what's out there. A lot of
us still aren't sure what kind of lawyers we want to be, or what it's like to be
a lawyer in any specific field. Now that we're starting our job searches it's
extremely helpful to hear first-hand what it's like to practice from different
types of attorneys and judges.”

Students have observed oral arguments at the Appeals Court, participated in a
tour of the Supreme Judicial Court and even met with Justice Gants on Wednesday.

Here’s what intern Michelle Lum had to say about her time at the SJC:

“Being able to hear Justice Gants’ perspective on the SJC, his experiences on
the bench, and his advice to us was invaluable. It was a great experience
that I am lucky to have been a part of.”

Under the direction of Diversity & Inclusion Section Co-chair Christina
Miller, students are also working on researching and writing case summaries each
week on the cases decided by the Appeals Court and SJC this year. At the end of
the summer, their write-ups will be compiled on a blog which can be used as
writing sample resource for the students going forward.

Extremely understaffed, the courts welcome the assistance students are
providing. Without a doubt, the career development opportunities offered through
this program provide an immeasurable benefit to the students too.

Talyia Hithe of New England Law Boston, explains: “I have learned to
have an open mind when it comes to any employment options I may face in my
future. It is great learning about different professions and the path some of
the attorneys took to get into those professions.”

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Karen Kelleher

Robert M. Ruzzo

This committee addresses all aspects of construction law, including contract documents and alternative project delivery systems; construction litigation, arbitration and ADR; public contract law and other legal issues of interest to practitioners who handle matters relating to construction.

Joseph Callanan

Kathleen E. Connolly

This committee oversees the BBA’s Lawyer for the Day in Boston Housing Court. The Real Estate Section has provided educational programs both membership-wide and to the public on issues related to landlord and tenant law and the Housing Court.